River Restoration- Cheonggyecheon River Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the Cheonggyecheon River?
A
It is in South Korea and runs through the city of Seoul.
2
Q
What happened there?
A
The river was restored in 2003. The motor way was removed and river was beautified and turned into recreational space. Cost was $281 million.
3
Q
What was the impact on the river catchment?
A
Biodiversity increased by 639%
Average temps. dropped by 2.5 degrees Celsius
Air quality improved
120,000 tonnes of water is pumped daily
